Description: You are bidding on a large original antique print from an 1880s illustrated journal. It depicts the founding of the Catholic University of America (CUA) in Washington DC, along with a portrait of founder Mary Gwendoline Caldwell who donated $300,000 to the project. The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private, non-profit Catholic university located in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by the U.S. Catholic bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII on Easter Sunday. President Grover Cleveland was in attendance for the laying of the cornerstone of Divinity Hall, now known as Caldwell Hall, on May 24, 1888, as were members of Congress and the U.S. Cabinet. It measures approximately 10.75 x 7.75 inches (approximately 27 x 20 cm). The picture fills most of the page, with a caption below.The page is in excellent condition for its age. There is unrelated text/photos on the back of the print. See scan for an accurate view of the condition. This print will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 59.95 USD
Location: Lake Villa, Illinois
End Time: 2024-11-19T15:40:53.000Z
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Type: Print
Subject: Famous Places
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1880s
